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2024
Debris and Smear Layer Removal in Curved Root Canals: A Comparative Study of Ultrasonic and Sonic Irrigant Activation Techniques
Wigler, R., Srour, Y., Wilchfort, Y., Metzger, Z. & Kfir, A., Mar 2024, In: Dentistry Journal. 12, 3, 51.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access4 Scopus citations -
2023
Efficacy of Different Irrigant Activation Systems on Debris and Smear Layer Removal: A Scanning Electron Microscopy Evaluation
Wigler, R., Herteanu, M., Wilchfort, Y. & Kfir, A., 2023, In: International Journal of Dentistry. 2023, 9933524.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access3 Scopus citations -
2022
Can Type of Instrumentation and Activation of the Final Irrigant Improve the Obturation Quality in Oval Root Canals? A Push-Out Bond Strength Study
Pawar, A. M., Kfir, A., Metzger, Z., Bhardwaj, A., Yohana, Y., Wahjuningrun, D. A., Luke, A. M. & Pawar, B. A., Jan 2022, In: Biology. 11, 1, 59.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access4 Scopus citations -
Healing after surgical retreatment at four time points: A retrospective study
Weissman, A., Wigler, R., Blau-Venezia, N., Goldberger, T. & Kfir, A., Feb 2022, In: International Endodontic Journal. 55, 2, p. 145-151 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
5 Scopus citations -
2021
Apical debris extrusion during instrumentation of oval root canals in primary teeth using manual versus motorized files: an ex vivo study
Pawar, B. A., Pawar, A. M., Atram, J., Luke, A. M., Bhardwaj, A., Kfir, A., Metzger, Z. & Wahjuningrum, D. A., Dec 2021, In: Scientific Reports. 11, 1, 3859.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access14 Scopus citations -
Deficiencies in root canal fillings subsequent to adaptive instrumentation of oval canals
Pawar, A. M., Bhardwaj, A., Banga, K. S., Singh, G., Kfir, A., Luke, A. M., Dinata, V. & Wahjuningrun, D. A., Nov 2021, In: Biology. 10, 11, 1074.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access3 Scopus citations -
Effect of adaptive, rotary, and manual root canal instrumentation in primary molars: A triple-armed, randomized controlled clinical trial
Pawar, B. A., Pawar, A. M., Bhardwaj, A., Wahjuningrum, D. A., Rahardjo, A. K., Luke, A. M., Metzger, Z. & Kfir, A., Jan 2021, In: Biology. 10, 1, p. 1-11 11 p., 42.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access12 Scopus citations -
2020
Accuracy for diagnosis of periapical cystic lesions
Tsesis, I., Krepel, G., Koren, T., Rosen, E. & Kfir, A., 1 Dec 2020, In: Scientific Reports. 10, 1, 14155.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access7 Scopus citations -
Apical debris extrusion by adaptive root canal instrumentation in oval canals: Full-sequence SAF system vs. the XP-endo shaper plus sequence
Pawar, A. M., Pawar, B. A., Bhardwaj, A., Luke, A. M., Metzger, Z. & Kfir, A., Aug 2020, In: Applied Sciences (Switzerland). 10, 16, 5684.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access11 Scopus citations -
Cleanliness and erosion of root canal walls after irrigation with a new HEDP-based solution vs. traditional sodium hypochlorite followed by EDTA. A scanning electron microscope study
Kfir, A., Goldenberg, C., Metzger, Z., Hülsmann, M. & Baxter, S., 1 Oct 2020, In: Clinical Oral Investigations. 24, 10, p. 3699-3706 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
21 Scopus citations -
Enhanced bactericidal efficacy of NaOCl at pH12 followed by acidi fied NaOCl at pH6.5 on Enterococcus faecalis biofilm
Wigler, R., Matalon, S., Goldberger, T., Lerner, A. O. & Kfir, A., Sep 2020, In: Applied Sciences (Switzerland). 10, 17, 6096.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Prevalence of dens invaginatus in young Israeli population and its association with clinical morphological features of maxillary incisors
Kfir, A., Flaisher Salem, N., Natour, L., Metzger, Z., Sadan, N. & Elbahary, S., 1 Dec 2020, In: Scientific Reports. 10, 1, 17131.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access7 Scopus citations -
Root canal configuration and root wall thickness of first maxillary premolars in an Israeli population. A Cone-beam computed tomography study
Kfir, A., Mostinsky, O., Elyzur, O., Hertzeanu, M., Metzger, Z. & Pawar, A. M., 1 Dec 2020, In: Scientific Reports. 10, 1, 434.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access18 Scopus citations -
2019
Dentinal defects induced by 6 different endodontic files when used for oval root canals: an in vitro comparative study
Pawar, A. M., Thakur, B., Kfir, A. & Kim, H.-C., Aug 2019, In: Restorative dentistry & endodontics. 44, 3, p. 1-9 9 p., e31.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Retrograde root canal retreatment with pre-bent ultrasonic files. A retrospective outcome study
Weissman, A., Goldberger, T., Wigler, R., Kfir, A. & Blau–Venezia, N., 1 Nov 2019, In: International Endodontic Journal. 52, 11, p. 1547-1555 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
6 Scopus citations -
2018
Apical extrusion of debris during the preparation of oval root canals: a comparative study between a full-sequence SAF system and a rotary file system supplemented by XP-endo finisher file
Kfir, A., Moza-Levi, R., Herteanu, M., Weissman, A. & Wigler, R., 1 Mar 2018, In: Clinical Oral Investigations. 22, 2, p. 707-713 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
13 Scopus citations -
Efficacy of self-adjusting file, XP-endo finisher and passive ultrasonic irrigation on the removal of calcium hydroxide paste from an artificial standardized groove
Kfir, A., Blau-Venezia, N., Goldberger, T., Abramovitz, I. & Wigler, R., Apr 2018, In: Australian Endodontic Journal. 44, 1, p. 26-31 6 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
22 Scopus citations -
2017
Deficiencies in root canal fillings associated with debris remaining in oval canals after cleaning and shaping with three different mechanised file systems
Kfir, A., Kyzer, D. F., Weissman, A., Pawar, A. M. & Wigler, R., 2017, In: ENDO - Endodontic Practice Today. 11, 3, p. 197-204 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Does root canal treatment in necrotic pulp or retreatment cases with periapical lesions require anaesthesia? An in vivo clinical study
Kfir, A., Blau-Venezia, N., Tsesis, I., Goldberger, T. & Metzger, Z., 1 Apr 2017, In: International Endodontic Journal. 50, 4, p. 330-338 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
1 Scopus citations -
Effect of glide path preparation on apical extrusion of debris in root canals instrumented with three single-file systems: An ex vivo comparative study
Pawar, A. M., Pawar, M., Kfir, A., Thakur, B., Mutha, P. & Banga, K. S., 1 Mar 2017, In: Journal of Conservative Dentistry. 20, 2, p. 110-114 5 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access14 Scopus citations -
Effect of taper of glide path preparation on debris extrusion during root canal instrumentation of mesial canals in mandibular molars
Pawar, A. M., Pawar, S., Thakur, B., Dedhia, J. & Kfir, A., 2017, In: ENDO - Endodontic Practice Today. 11, 4, p. 251-256 6 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Efficacy of XP-endo finisher files in the removal of calcium hydroxide paste from artificial standardized grooves in the apical third of oval root canals
Wigler, R., Dvir, R., Weisman, A., Matalon, S. & Kfir, A., Jul 2017, In: International Endodontic Journal. 50, 7, p. 700-705 6 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
58 Scopus citations -
Extrusion of debris from primary molar root canals following instrumentation with traditional and new file systems
Thakur, B., Pawar, A. M., Kfir, A. & Neelakantan, P., 1 Nov 2017, In: Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice. 18, 11, p. 1040-1044 5 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access18 Scopus citations -
Incidence of microcracks in maxillary first premolars after instrumentation with three different mechanized file systems: a comparative ex vivo study
Kfir, A., Elkes, D., Pawar, A., Weissman, A. & Tsesis, I., 1 Jan 2017, In: Clinical Oral Investigations. 21, 1, p. 405-411 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
28 Scopus citations -
Preparing the master cone to fit the shape of the canal vs. preparing the canal to the shape of an industrial master cone
Metzger, Z. & Kfir, A., 2017, In: Indian Journal of Conservative and Endodontics. 2, 3, p. 89-106 18 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Root canal morphology and variations in mandibular second molar teeth of an Indian population: an in vivo cone-beam computed tomography analysis
Pawar, A. M., Pawar, M., Kfir, A., Singh, S., Salve, P., Thakur, B. & Neelakantan, P., 1 Dec 2017, In: Clinical Oral Investigations. 21, 9, p. 2801-2809 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
55 Scopus citations -
2016
Assessment of the fracture resistance of teeth instrumented using 2 rotary and 2 reciprocating files versus the Self-Adjusting File (SAF): An ex vivo comparative study on mandibular premolars
Pawar, A. M., Barfiwala, D., Pawar, M., Metzger, Z., Kfir, A. & Jain, N., 1 Mar 2016, In: Journal of Conservative Dentistry. 19, 2, p. 138-142 5 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access6 Scopus citations -
Can size 20, .04 taper rotary files reproducibly create a glide path for the self-adjusting file? An ex vivo study in MB canals of mandibular molars
Kfir, A., Goldberger, T., Koren, T., Pawar, A. M. & Abramovitz, I., 1 Mar 2016, In: International Endodontic Journal. 49, 3, p. 301-306 6 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access5 Scopus citations -
Push-out bond strength of root fillings made with C-Point and BC sealer versus gutta-percha and AH Plus after the instrumentation of oval canals with the Self-Adjusting File versus WaveOne
Pawar, A. M., Pawar, S., Kfir, A., Pawar, M. & Kokate, S., 1 Apr 2016, In: International Endodontic Journal. 49, 4, p. 374-381 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
34 Scopus citations -
The efficacy of the Self-Adjusting File versus WaveOne in removal of root filling residue that remains in oval canals after the use of ProTaper retreatment files: A cone-beam computed tomography study
Pawar, A., Thakur, B., Metzger, Z., Kfir, A. & Pawar, M., 1 Jan 2016, In: Journal of Conservative Dentistry. 19, 1, p. 72-76 5 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access16 Scopus citations -
2015
Push-out bond strength of root-fillings made with gutta-percha and AH Plus in oval canals instrumented with Self-Adjusting File (SAF), WaveOne and Protaper NEXT--A comparative ex vivo study
Pawar, A. M., Pawar, M., Metzger, Z., Kfir, A. & Banga, K. S., 2015, In: Endodontology. 27, 2, p. 118-123Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Self-adjusting file (SAF) separation in clinical use: A preliminary survey among experienced SAF users regarding prevalence and retrieval methods
Solomonov, M., Ben-Itzhak, J., Kfir, A., Von Stetten, O., Lipatova, E. & Farmakis, E. T., 1 May 2015, In: Journal of Conservative Dentistry. 18, 3, p. 200-204 5 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access1 Scopus citations -
2013
Antibacterial activity and tensile strength of provisional cements modified with fluoridecontaining varnish
Lewinstein, I., Stoleru-Baron, J., Block, J., Kfir, A., Matalon, S. & Ormianer, Z., 2013, In: Quintessence International. 44, 2, p. 107-112 6 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
8 Scopus citations -
The diagnosis and conservative treatment of a complex type 3 dens invaginatus using cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) and 3D plastic models
Kfir, A., Telishevsky-Strauss, Y., Leitner, A. & Metzger, Z., Mar 2013, In: International Endodontic Journal. 46, 3, p. 275-288 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
72 Scopus citations -
The effect of commonly used sutures on inflammation inducing pathogens - An in vitro study
Matalon, S., Kozlovsky, A., Kfir, A., Levartovsky, S., Mazor, Y. & Slutzky, H., Oct 2013, In: Journal of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery. 41, 7, p. 593-597 5 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
13 Scopus citations -
The role of mechanical instrumentation in the cleaning of root canals
Metzger, Z., Solomonov, M. & Kfir, A., 2013, In: Endodontic Topics. 29, 1, p. 87-109 23 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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The self-adjusting file system
Metzger, Z., Kfir, A., Abramovitz, I., Weissman, A. & Solomonov, M., 2013, In: ENDO - Endodontic Practice Today. 7, 3, p. 189-210 22 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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2012
Antibacterial endodontic sealers: incorporation of quaternary ammonium polyethylenimine nanoparticles into epoxy-based and zinc oxide-eugenol-based sealers
Kfir, A., Beyth, N., Abramovitz, I., Zaltsman, N. & Matalon, S., 2012, In: ENDO - Endodontic Practice Today. 6, 4, p. 289-294 6 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Can epoxy resinbased endodontic sealers be softened within 1-2 min? An in vitro study with chloroform and xylene
Kfir, A., Rosenberg, E., Tamse, A. & Tsesis, I., 2012, In: ENDO - Endodontic Practice Today. 6, 3, p. 189-194 6 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Hard-tissue debris accumulation created by conventional rotary versus self-adjusting file instrumentation in mesial root canal systems of mandibular molars
Paqué, F., Al-Jadaa, A. & Kfir, A., May 2012, In: International Endodontic Journal. 45, 5, p. 413-418 6 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
63 Scopus citations -
Incorporation of chlorhexidine diacetate in provisional cements: Antimicrobial activity against Streptococcus mutans and the effect on tensile strength in vitro
Lewinstein, I., Zenziper, E., Block, J. & Kfir, A., Nov 2012, In: International Endodontic Journal. 45, 11, p. 1010-1017 8 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
9 Scopus citations -
Self-adjusting file cleaning-shaping-irrigation system optimizes the filling of oval-shaped canals with thermoplasticized gutta-percha
De-Deus, G., Barino, B., Marins, J., Magalhães, K., Thuanne, E. & Kfir, A., Jun 2012, In: Journal of Endodontics. 38, 6, p. 846-849 4 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
36 Scopus citations -
Self-adjusting files in retreatment: A high-resolution micro-computed tomography study
Solomonov, M., Paqué, F., Kaya, S., Adgüzel, Ö., Kfir, A. & Yigit-Özer, S., Sep 2012, In: Journal of Endodontics. 38, 9, p. 1283-1287 5 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access53 Scopus citations -
The effectiveness of a self-adjusting file to remove residual gutta-percha after retreatment with rotary files
Abramovitz, I., Relles-Bonar, S., Baransi, B. & Kfir, A., Apr 2012, In: International Endodontic Journal. 45, 4, p. 386-392 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
50 Scopus citations -
The efficacy of five techniques for removing root filling material: Microscopic versus radiographic evaluation
Kfir, A., Tsesis, I., Yakirevich, E., Matalon, S. & Abramovitz, I., Jan 2012, In: International Endodontic Journal. 45, 1, p. 35-41 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
82 Scopus citations -
2011
The self-adjusting file optimizes debridement quality in oval-shaped root canals
De-Deus, G., Souza, E. M., Barino, B., Maia, J., Zamolyi, R. Q., Reis, C. & Kfir, A., May 2011, In: Journal of Endodontics. 37, 5, p. 701-705 5 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
86 Scopus citations -
2010
Diagnosis of vertical root fractures in endodontically treated teeth based on clinical and radiographic indices: A systematic review
Tsesis, I., Rosen, E., Tamse, A., Taschieri, S. & Kfir, A., Sep 2010, In: Journal of Endodontics. 36, 9, p. 1455-1458 4 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
174 Scopus citations -
Prevalence and Associated Periodontal Status of Teeth with Root Perforation: A Retrospective Study of 2,002 Patients' Medical Records
Tsesis, I., Rosenberg, E., Faivishevsky, V., Kfir, A., Katz, M. & Rosen, E., May 2010, In: Journal of Endodontics. 36, 5, p. 797-800 4 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
71 Scopus citations -
2009
Outcome of Surgical Endodontic Treatment Performed by a Modern Technique: A Meta-analysis of Literature
Tsesis, I., Faivishevsky, V., Kfir, A. & Rosen, E., Nov 2009, In: Journal of Endodontics. 35, 11, p. 1505-1511 7 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
103 Scopus citations -
The in vitro antibacterial effect of iodine-potassium iodide and calcium hydroxide in infected dentinal tubules in different time intervals
Lin, S., Kfir, A., Laviv, A., Sela, G. & Fuss, Z., 2009, In: Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice. 10, 2Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
14 Scopus citations